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Buffalo Bills wide receiver T.J. Graham (11) runs with the ball against the Detroit Lions during the second half of a preseason game on Thursday in Orchard Park, N.Y.
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Both Jeff Tuel and Thad Lewis were called upon, and neither fell flat on his face. Bills coach Doug Marrone thought the team got what the needed from both players. So the backup quarterback spot wasn't viewed as a huge issues going into the offseason.

By Saturday at 4 p.m., the Bills have to trim their roster from 75 players down to 53. Who is on the bubble?

1. Jeff Tuel, quarterback

As mentioned above, Tuel hasn't lived up to expectations in his second NFL training camp. He started off camp strong but has since faded to the point where he didn't take a snap on Thursday night while the Bills got an extensive look at Palmer. Tuel still has practice squad eligibility, so there's a chance the Bills could let him go in hopes of bringing him back for the practice squad. If better quarterback options emerge on the waiver wire, the Bills won't hesitate to move on from Tuel.

2. T.J. Graham, wide receiver

According to Adam Caplan of ESPN, the Buffalo Bills have been trying to trade wide receiver T.J. Graham. Given their depth at the position, that makes some sense. If they can't move Graham, there is a chance he could be cut. His preseason has been more down than up, so his roster spot is not safe.

3. Doug Legursky

It's tough to envision a spot for Doug Legursky on the Bills' offensive line. Buffalo has tried plenty of different combination up front, and Legursky doesn't seem to be a strong candidate for the first or second team. Marrone and Whaley could be deciding between Legursky and Kraig Urbik in the coming days.

4. Kenny Ladler

If it weren't for the excellent secondary depth on the Bills' roster, Kenny Ladler might have a stronger chance to make the final roster. As it stands, Ladler looks like a perfect candidate for the practice squad. An undrafted free agent out of Vanderbilt, Ladler could be a nice find for Whaley if the Bills are willing to take some time to develop him.

5. Brian Moorman

Marrone insists Brian Moorman has been punting well in practice, but games have been a different story for the veteran. He has shanked punts in consecutive preseason games and isn't nearly consistent as the Bills need him to be. If a better punter ends up on the waiver wire, the Bills could make a move.